Two of our hosts go head-to-head in the latest episode of the U.S. Podcast! In front of a live audience at Subaru Park, Pennsylvania native Meghan Klingenberg interviews Philadelphia Union star and co-host Alejandro Bedoya about his favorite memories over the years playing soccer for club and country. 

0:26 – Intro with David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya 

3:45 – Kling interviews Ale, co-host and Philadelphia Union midfielder  

5:20 – Growing up in a soccer household 

10:00 – North Jersey, playing for the Clifton Stallions 

11:15 – Why Bedoya chose not to enter the MLS SuperDraft 

15:25 – Collecting rejection emails 

17:30 – The racquet sport of 'padel’ 

22:35 – Sweden and speaking Swedish 

25:40 – Rangers FC and the rivalry with Celtic in Scotland  

32:45 – Developing as a player in Europe 

36:55 – Red card or play on? 

41:30 – U.S. Men’s National Team callups 

44:00 – 2014 World Cup in Brazil 

49:00 – Major League Soccer and signing with Philadelphia Union 

56:00 – What gives Alejandro Bedoya joy 

59:15 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts 

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience prior to the matchup between the U.S. Men’s National Team and Paraguay on Nov. 15 at Subaru Stadium in Chester, Pennsylvania. Learn more on how you can be part of upcoming live shows by becoming a U.S. Soccer Insider. 

The U.S. Soccer Podcast is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, Meghan Klingenberg and Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast tells stories in service to soccer and the people who live it, amplifying player voices and the stories behind the game. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays. 

Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass, Alejandro Bedoya 

Guest: Alejandro Bedoya 

Producer: Matthew Nelson 

To learn more, visit ussoccer.org/podcast  

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